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Director of the MIT Digital Currency Initiative; computer scientist working on distributed systems and digital currency.
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MacBook AirHardware Apple
The rest of the time I use a 13 inch MacBook Air from October 2010, which I adore with all of my being.
Her Uses This interview, on the machines, keyboard and apps she used as an MIT PhD student.
2012-10-05·usesthis.com ↗
Kinesis AdvantageHardware Kinesis
If I'm going to be typing a lot, I need my Kinesis Advantage. I've had RSI problems in the past and this keyboard, though it looks strange, has helped a lot.
Her Uses This interview, on the machines, keyboard and apps she used as an MIT PhD student.
2012-10-05·usesthis.com ↗
EvernoteSoftware Evernote
I use Evernote to store all of my random thoughts and lists because it syncs so effortlessly.
Her Uses This interview, on the machines, keyboard and apps she used as an MIT PhD student.
2012-10-05·usesthis.com ↗
Evernote Web ClipperSoftware Evernote
I also love the Evernote Web Clipper Chrome extension; I can use it to easily save research ideas and things I want to buy later.
Her Uses This interview, on the machines, keyboard and apps she used as an MIT PhD student.
2012-10-05·usesthis.com ↗
RescueTimeSoftware
I use RescueTime on all my machines to get a rough idea of how much work I'm getting done each week.
Her Uses This interview, on the machines, keyboard and apps she used as an MIT PhD student.
2012-10-05·usesthis.com ↗
SizeUpSoftware
I use SizeUp to use keyboard shortcuts to move windows between monitors and position them effectively.
Her Uses This interview, on the machines, keyboard and apps she used as an MIT PhD student.
2012-10-05·usesthis.com ↗
Rhodia notebookHardware Rhodia
For thinking, I usually have a full-sized Rhodia notebook and a decent pen.
Her Uses This interview, on the machines, keyboard and apps she used as an MIT PhD student.
2012-10-05·usesthis.com ↗
Logitech Harmony 650Hardware Logitech
I just got a Logitech Harmony 650 remote to replace my TV, cable, and amp remotes.
Her Uses This interview, on the machines, keyboard and apps she used as an MIT PhD student.
2012-10-05·usesthis.com ↗
PocketSoftware
I use Pocket as a read-it-later service, but I've found that I never actually go back to read what I've saved. It seems to be write-only.
Her Uses This interview, on the machines, keyboard and apps she used as an MIT PhD student.
2012-10-05·usesthis.com ↗
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